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From Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport
  • Arts showcase celebrates tenth year

    Annual event for deaf and disabled performers returns as London hosts Paralympics

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A journey of discovery

    The London 2012 Paralympic Games begins with a science-inspired, wonder-filled opening ceremony

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paralympic flame travels to Stoke Mandeville Stadium

    This evening up to 3,000 guests will attend a special ceremony at Stoke Mandeville Stadium to witness the start of the 24-hour Torch Relay.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • On your marks for new School Games

    Every school in the country urged to sign up today to be part of the new School Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Art Fund increases funding to museums and galleries by 50%

    Raft of funding measures announced to help people all over the UK have access to great art.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Broadband in the UK – Faster, Higher, Stronger

    Monday 20 August 2012 Campus, London CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY **The world’s first truly digital Olympics ** The last few weeks have been dominated…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paralympic Torch Relay reaches new heights

    The Paralympic Torch Relay began this morning with the lighting of flames at the top of four mountains across the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Paralympic Day

    Experience the excitement of the Paralympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First Paralympic Agitos launched in Cardiff

    Symbol for Paralympics unveiled ahead of Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Culture Secretary calls for post-Olympic tourism revolution

    £8 million marketing campaign aiming to triple the number of Chinese tourists visiting the UK, further investment in domestic tourism, plus increase sport and cultural tourism.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Organisations bid to run local TV

    Towns and cities up and down the UK are in line for local stations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Post-Olympic tourism revolution

    Jeremy Hunt announces new strategy to boost visitors by building on London 2012 success.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2012 – Our best ever tourism year

    Tuesday 14 August 2012 Tate Modern, London CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY It’s a pleasure to welcome you to Tate Modern. In just 12 years this has…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Construction completes on the Olympic Stadium

    On time, under budget and with an exemplary safety record.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • One year to London 2012 Festival

    Tracey Emin to be among leading artists who will design Olympic and Paralympic posters to be shown in a free exhibition as part of festival

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Selection events for Olympics volunteers launched

    Thousands of volunteers will be interviewed over the next 14 months for their chance to be a London 2012 Games Maker.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic boost for UK economy

    Huge investment in British business sees deals worth up to £14bn announced in recent weeks.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister lights up Olympic Stadium for the first time

    Local school children join PM for milestone moment on 2012 day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Programme aims to boost construction success

    Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to share best practice with industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 inspires more competitive sport in schools

    David Cameron announces that promoting competitive team and individual sports will be at the heart of the new primary school curriculum

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government